KNOCKOFF LAWN MOWER BLADE SHARPENERS FROM AMAZON (Do They Really Work?)

[@GarageGear]

Here is a LINK to the BLADE SHARPENER used in this video! Thank you for supporting the channel! 👍 👉 LAWN MOWER BLADE SHARPENER (Used In This Video) amzn.to/3VoqJYE 👉LAWN MOWER BLADE SHARPENER - Another Version (Incase the link above is currently unavailable ⬆️) amzn.to/4bfr3yT

[@radatosk]

I discovered this sharpener yesterday while researching the best methods to sharpen a wood chipper blade. I'm still figuring out the optimal setup for the wood chipper

[@GarageGear]

@@radatosk thanks for watching and sharing

[@timpmuldoon736]

Great Video..👍🏼 JB try using 60grit flapper disc won’t over heat & loose temper in blade

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Tim!

[@The_Mace]

Five mowers? Impressive! I've always said, "He who dies with the most outdoor power equipment, wins."

[@GarageGear]

Had 8 the other week. Two will be going up for sale soon. But what if the equipment doesn’t run?? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 I get a lot of hand me down equipment in this garage all the time that won’t start. Still count?

[@The_Mace]

@@GarageGear Still counts!

[@GarageGear]

@@The_Mace today were up to 9. The garage gal isn’t happy lol

[@edrodrigues5623]

Only level spot we have in the house to balance blades is on the kitchen countertop. She hasn't seen me do it or is ok with it. 😉Good video JB..

[@GarageGear]

Nice Ed! Your secret is safe with me! 👍😉

[@maltedbarley1]

I have one of these and absolutely love mine. I’ve always angle ground but this makes a beautiful edge

[@GarageGear]

Right there with ya on this one malted! Works great! 👍

[@515Mike]

I have the All American sharpener. The thing is awesome. Great design, knockoff or not!

[@GarageGear]

Definitely! Love the consistency on these things! Have a good weekend Mike!

[@greggmelissawindrim6783]

Great video ! I think I'll go sharpen my blades right now ( lawn domination !! )

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON GREGG! Go for it👍

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

Never take more material off of the sharpened edge to balance the blade. Take material off of somewhere else on the heavy side like the backside of the blade.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@stephenrickjr.7519]

A great idea, 😊 !

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Stephen!

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Ken! 👍

[@ecttreker9816]

Good info, as always JB 👍👍

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching ECT! Have a good week bud!

[@dgoode2846]

Thank you

[@GarageGear]

You got it dgoode!👍

[@philliphall5198]

Just buy it and raise the yard prices to pay for it 😊😊😊😊

[@GarageGear]

Not a bad idea!

[@pjpankratz8829]

I picked one up a few weeks ago - just need to mount it and sharpen up some blades!. Glad my knock off purchase will work well.

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON PJ! Thanks for watching bud!

[@warrenpeas]

beware the knockoffs. the one i have is very flimsy aluminum and the main arm flexes when you touch the blade

[@GarageGear]

@@warrenpeas thanks for sharing

[@johnbelliveau4704]

Hey JB, good to see you in the garage again, just wanted to say hi and I will check this out. You make it look easy. Be Well my friend.

[@GarageGear]

Don’t worry John I practically live in that garage! lol! If the neighbors don’t see me in the garage they get concerned lol! Definitely worth checking out! Good to hear from you as always! Have a good weekend bud!

[@bc454irocz89]

the best lawn blade sharpener is a hand file

[@GarageGear]

@@bc454irocz89 the old school way just works

[@garygangster2414]

Great video.. I just ordered that same sharpener from Amazon before checking you out..

[@GarageGear]

@@garygangster2414 ROCK ON Gary! 👍

[@garyalensr]

I absolutely love Saturday mornings, coffee and Garage Gear review, what more can ya ask for? JB, your reviews are awesome brother. Whats weird is i put one of these in my Amazon cart on Tuesday. Ive been on the edge about this mainly because i only have my rider blades and pusher blades. Do you think ot would be a good investment for just 3 blades? One more question? What should a spark plug look like when you have a perfectly tuned trimmer or blower? Maybe you can make a video on a good looking plug and a poorly tuned trimmer/blower plug? Have a great weekend and week ahead my friend

[@GarageGear]

Hey Gary! First off appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks for the kind words! I would recommend the sharpener! It saves me a bunch of time and trouble since it holds my grinder at the perfect angle everytime. A bunch of blades goes quick once you set your angles! As far as plugs go I clean mine usually once a season. A normal plug for me is usually a little dark or fouled. Not all gooped up or anything. Hope this makes sense. Have a good weekend bud!

[@garygangster2414]

@@GarageGear Light brown color no oily deposit.. good to check gap with a feeler gauge using the manufacturer specifications

[@genesmay6589]

Belt sander always worked enough for me.

[@GarageGear]

@@genesmay6589 cool gene! Thanks for sharing

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Hmm…. I might give this a shot. I’ve always freehanded my grinder, but this might be cool to play with… 👍🏻

[@GarageGear]

I was a little weary at first with this thing but grew to like it once I dialed in my angle. Nice sharp blades on everything! What’s the plan for the rest of the weekend my man?

[@DitchDr101]

Dang, it’s sold out on Amazon

[@GarageGear]

I put another link in the description👍

[@DitchDr101]

@@GarageGear thank you!

[@kenjones4139]

Thanks for another great review and tutorial. I bought the All-American last spring and really wondered about the quality of the knock-offs. I made a 2x4 mount to clamp in my old Black & Decker workmate so its portable works great! I even put a vertical piece on ine end and mounted my Oregon Blade balancer to it. Also, I use a Dewalt cordless grinder and yes, the batteries get "in the way", but as long as you keep the battery above the arms when grinding, it's a non-issue

[@GarageGear]

Sounds like you got a pretty decent set up there Ken! A one stop shop for blade sharpening! 👍

[@stashorama]

@@GarageGear You could also bolt the fixture to a piece of steel square tube. Then, when you need to use the fixture, you can clamp it in your bench vise and store it when not in use.

[@GarageGear]

@@stashorama good idea!

[@smittyone66]

great video JB

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching smitty have a great weekend!

[@garrettb72]

Will we need an adapter for the Honda dual mulching blade?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Garrett! No you will not those are separate blades! 👍👍

[@kenjones4139]

The All- American does have an adapter required to do one of the Honda dual blades properly. And it needs to be mounted differently depending in the blade generation. In my opinion, it makes huge difference. I did a couple of very dinged-up sets for a neighbor and his son which they were going to toss as a training for myself. They came out neatly perfect and they now use the blades again

[@GarageGear]

@@kenjones4139 thanks for sharing Ken!

[@BigDaddysGarage]

I might have to check that thing out!

[@GarageGear]

Totally worth a look flint! Have a good week buddy!

[@CuttaSquad]

I got one. Works great. Did a video on one also. 💪🏽

[@GarageGear]

Awesome brother! I’ll check it out! How’s your business going lately?

[@john2willis70]

I bought the Amazon Special but it didn't come with instructions so I'm here on KZbin getting a free education. Great video.

[@GarageGear]

@@john2willis70 thanks for watching john

[@AudiS4orce1]

Don’t buy fake crap.

[@douglaslippertindy]

Dang. Just clicked on your link to purchase and got the “currently unavailable.” Message? Did you break the internet, JB, with your recommendation? In any case, I need one of these and hope they are available soon.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Doug I put a second link in the description! 👍

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the video good tool to have

[@GarageGear]

@@liljoeii6091 definitely a good tool to have!

[@JohnSmith-qy2wm]

👍

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching John!

[@robbonvini2295]

Great tutorial and objective opinion! Love my grinder... and I'm a 30 degree guy for both of my mowers (Toro 21" recycler and 12 yr old Ferris 36" Belt Drive). Thanks JB!!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Rob thanks for watching bud! And thanks for sharing your angle! 👍

[@electroddxful]

Great video. Just remind me of doing mine 🙏👍🙏You rock JB👍👍👍👍

[@GarageGear]

YOU ROCK RAY! Thanks for watching and being a cool fan as always👍

[@dankramer7142]

Great video! Do you recommend spraying a layer of paint on the newly sharpened blades for storage? I have 4 sets of blades and obviously can't use them all at once.

[@GarageGear]

@@dankramer7142 hey Dan! Paint usually comes right off when you start mowing with them. I would just coat them in wd40 really quick and that will work fine for storage

[@stevepelino5986]

Great video. I’ve always struggled with keeping my edges consistent with the angle grinder. This could be a game changer. Thanks Man!!

[@GarageGear]

@@stevepelino5986 you got it. Hope it helps!

[@mattbanks6024]

Great video!! Looks like Rwood and Foxhunt :-)

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Matt! Ya never know lol

[@markward38]

Hi ,Is this sharpener made in China? Thanks for the great presentation you have done

[@GarageGear]

Yes it is! As far as I know. Appreciate you mark!

[@ChuckP25.]

Hey JB, I sharpen my blades every 2 weeks or so. I have about 3 acres to work with. Thumbs up.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Chuck! You got quite a bit there! Awesome my friend! How do you prefer to sharpen them?

[@ChuckP25.]

I use an angle grinder. I know. Bad.

[@GarageGear]

@@ChuckP25. nothing wrong with it if you can maintain the angle! I’ve done it that way for decades too!

[@crisprtalk6963]

Currently unavailable

[@GarageGear]

I put a second link in the description

[@derrasenmaher9730]

Some say a bench grinder is best, others just use the angle grinder with a flapper disc.. now everyone has its own favourite but I Think I take a look at one of these sharpeners

[@GarageGear]

They are worth a look Der!👍

[@derrasenmaher9730]

@@GarageGear yes but the problem is I am from germany, so maybe they are not available over here. But I take a look today 👍🏻

[@GarageGear]

@@derrasenmaher9730 go for it!

[@Z28L98]

I have the All American Sharpener and absolutely love it.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Z28! Got a lot of blades to sharpen?

[@Z28L98]

@@GarageGear 4 blades for my own lawnmowers. I have a 21in Gravely walk behind that's 10 years old and a Wright Stander B 48in. that I bought last year after I moved. I also sharpen my brother's and neighbor's blades.

[@GarageGear]

@@Z28L98 so you definitely got a few to do! 👍

[@Jason-fg1vn]

Hey...your grinder wheel is too old, the adhesive degrades over time, it's going to blow apart eventually.

[@GarageGear]

@@Jason-fg1vn it is probably time for a new one

[@Silverface1987]

Nice review, not American but I get it.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching silver face!👍

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

I just use a grinder w a sandpaper blade and I eyeball it. it’s never been a problem, should I not do it that way??

[@GarageGear]

If it’s working keep doing it Kevin! 👍

[@rk22cc]

USA first

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching rk

[@srtswpak47]

I'm in for one once it's back in stock. Curious what angle JB would use on his new super recycler, 21564. 30 still?

[@GarageGear]

@@srtswpak47 yeah I would stick with 30! I put an additional link in there if that helps!

[@srtswpak47]

First link is back in stock and I snagged one. Thanks for the great content!

[@GarageGear]

@@srtswpak47 ROCK ON! Appreciate you my friend!

[@Ladysman_217]

Let’s not forget once you own one of these you’ll be the blade sharpening expert in your neighborhood. Charge $5 a blade to your neighbors and you’ll have it paid off in no time.

[@GarageGear]

Very true Chet! Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@Starman2440]

I have the $10.00 HF angle grinder mentioned and use coarse flap wheel to sharpen mine. You clamp the blades down and push the flap wheel over its edge. Very easy to hold at the same angle and it takes little time, I see no reason for the guide unless you sharpen very often or have many blades to sharpen. I sharpen 5 blades nut once a year. Used to use a bench grinder; and angle grinder is a better way.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing starman!

[@LucRobertPoirier]

Too funny! I literally got the Amazon model YESTERDAY but haven't set it up yet so the timing of your video is PERFECT! Thanks for the additional tips & tricks at the end. Much appreciated, nicely done and thanks for this!

[@GarageGear]

@@LucRobertPoirier awesome my friend! The timing of this couldn’t have been better! Have fun sharpening! 👍

[@johnfields4896]

No need in sharpening my blades. Have to replace them twice a yr. Sand grinds them to nothing

[@GarageGear]

Oh wow! That can really grind them down

[@johnfields4896]

It's brutal

[@starview7045]

Super detailed video as usual. Thank you :-)

[@GarageGear]

@@starview7045 you got it starview! Thanks for watching!

[@DMCnME]

No judgement here JB. I tried to get one of those knockoffs… twice. Both times the unit showed up either missing parts or it felt super flimsy. I ended up getting the All Americ. Based on your video, looks like you found a winner. Regardless of manufacturer, these jigs are a massive help. I used to dread that job… not anymore. I found 35 degrees matched my blade best. Great stuff!!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome DMC! Definitely a massive help getting the job done! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@robertmailhos8159]

As they always say you get what you pay for

[@GarageGear]

Ya sure do! Thanks for watching Robert

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@GarageGear anytime garage gear ✌️⚙️😎

[@MrMnmn911]

OK. Good review. But it is not _"the same exact thing",_ if it was all the guide pins would be good, not kinda good.

[@GarageGear]

@@MrMnmn911 thanks for watching mr. M

[@justinfunke3448]

Any issues with the bolt on the middle pivot backing out every you make a few passes? Tighten it to much and it won’t pivot, just tight enough to pivot and mine ends up walking out.

[@GarageGear]

@@justinfunke3448 no issues! Everything moves as it should. 👍

[@mikec6947]

I just got one. I haven't used it yet, but I noticed the same thing while just working the arms. Reading the maintenance instructions, it's clear that they didn't apply the required Loctite to the threads of those bolts to hold tension. Instructions say tighten 1/8 turn more after the cup washers seat. I just bought some knockoff Loctite at Harbor Freight for 1/4 the name brand cost 😂 and reassembled the rig. I'll know soon whether this works. We're not the first--I've seen similar comments in Amazon reviews.

[@mikec6947]

Just following up on my comment above. After applying thread locker to the pivot bolts and waiting a day, I tried it for touching up a new blade, and after adjusting to center my grinder and for matching the edge angle (turned out 35 degrees) it worked fine. No more loose pivot joints.

[@djdawso]

I got in the habit of always having a spare blade for my mower (currently an 80v Kobalt, which has been working great for the past 5 years). That way I can sharpen the spare blade and have it ready to swap at a moment's notice so I can mow when I want and sharpen the blade when I want. I also always put a little oil on the freshly sharpened blade to help prevent rust, but that's not a big deal.

[@GarageGear]

Good idea preventing the rust!

[@hankw999]

So long as the blade is not too far gone, all one needs is vice and a $3.49 file from harbor freight. Can get the blade more than sharp enough in less than 10 minutes

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@AllenTheWanderer]

that's not a sharpener, just a guide.

[@GarageGear]

Well I’m going by the title that’s on the item on Amazon 👉amzn.to/3z8glwL thanks for watching

[@SingleStacked]

The knock off I bought was garbage, very loose tolerances, not stainless. I bought the real deal, much better quality. Buy direct from factory for a cheaper price. No where near 4-5 times the cost as stated.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing last I check in their website they were $220. On Amazon they were $270. The one I bought was $60.

[@mattbannon7657]

Old school vice and a file and when I have the option I buy American every time no judgment but that’s just me

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing and watching Matt! 👍

[@leechburglights]

I love America too. But when it comes to keeping money in my pocket and paying the bills... the bills always win. Maybe someday everything will just be made in America?

[@GarageGear]

@@leechburglights that would be great!

[@GoldMineArcade]

I'm pro buying American made tools.... but the price difference is astronomical. If All American could figure out how to get the price to $150 or less I'd buy theirs

[@GarageGear]

@@GoldMineArcade at 5 times the cost for the American it’s a hard sell for me. If they brought it down some I would consider it too!

[@Chief6067]

Question: if your putting your mower away for winter, is it advisable to coat the blade with say like a wd40 type product to keep it from rusting or is it ok to just clean the mower deck with a garden hose and put her away for winter?

[@GarageGear]

I spray everything down with wd40 underneath before I tuck it away. Definitely a good plan!

[@Chief6067]

@@GarageGear Awesome!!!! Thanks

[@GarageGear]

@@Chief6067 you got it!

[@justinkolan5500]

JB. I love your videos. I have a lawn care business and I'm planning on buying McLane edger to help my business. I have a riding lawn mower and you videos helped me service it and wash the deck. Love your videos. Keep it up!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Justin! Do you have a lot of lawns to mow each week? Appreciate the positive feedback my friend!

[@justinkolan5500]

@@GarageGear I have about 5 but I'm still getting the business started. Do you have any cheap push mower recommendations

[@GarageGear]

@@justinkolan5500 cool! If you can grab a Honda HRN216 you’ll have it for a while. Usually about $550. Toro recyclers are okay at about $450. Let me know if you got anymore questions bud

[@DisgustedGenXr]

My grass destroys my blade in 1 cut. 1/3 acre minus 2200 sqft house

[@GarageGear]

@@DisgustedGenXr do you have a lot of sand or dirt exposed in the lawn that is cutting it up by chance?

[@DisgustedGenXr]

@@GarageGear yup. Sugar sand in spots. Im going to put a good edge and then take another look

[@GarageGear]

@@DisgustedGenXr yeah that can eat them up!

[@smallblock412]

Steal of a deal for a great sharpener.

[@GarageGear]

Yeah not bad! I think I paid $60 for mine. Got tons of use out of it already! What’s up for the weekend Smallblock?

[@smallblock412]

@@GarageGear cutting the grass today, softball tomorrow.

[@Tundra_Guy]

@@GarageGear I think you need a second adapter to use it on the Honda blades, is that correct?

[@GarageGear]

@@Tundra_Guy I slapped a 30 degree on my Honda blades! Cuts great! 👍

[@nickmislin5476]

Great video JB, I had ordered my All American a couple of weeks ago. I did look at the one you just reviewed and now I think I should have saved the money. Haven’t given this a try yet because I wanted to find a good video and now I have one! Thanks again!

[@GarageGear]

You’ll have to let me know how you like your blade sharpener Nick! These do a great job getting the blades consistently sharp!

[@leechburglights]

Love that you're using a Harbor Freight grinder. That's the only grinder I own. I use it for projects like this... and not very often. I think I paid $10 for them back around 15 years ago. Goes to show that sometimes a cheap tool is all you really need, and that throwing $50 or $100 at a tool can be wasteful.

[@GarageGear]

@@leechburglights hey leech this is the only job it has. Cheap wins here!

[@jonathanjared275]

I have a question I started sharpening with the new sharpener I got from Amazon and I set it at a few different angles and it's grinding half the blade I'm not sure what is going on or maybe the blades I have are just so bad but I'm not sure can you help

[@GarageGear]

@@jonathanjared275 hey Jonathan you may have to adjust your settings to get the grinder exactly where you want it. That way it can best sharpen the blade the way you want it.

[@jaybooth4815]

Really great instructional video JB! You make it look simple. Even new blades that state, don’t need sharpening, actually really do. I’ll bet your getting some great use of your pool this past week! What’s up for the weekend? Cheers neighbor!

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Jay! New blades can definitely use a sharpening for sure! That tool makes quick work of it. Pool for sure multiple times. Bike rides and birthday parties! How about you?

[@jaybooth4815]

⁠Just chilling out today. Probably have the grandsons over for a bit tomorrow. You almost done with School?

[@GarageGear]

@@jaybooth4815 home stretch! Onto the last week here! Thank god! Then I can start some fun stuff in the garage

[@jaybooth4815]

​@@GarageGearhey JB. I've got a Honda HRX217HYA sitting here if you're interested in doing an unboxing? Cheers buddy!

[@GarageGear]

@@jaybooth4815 I’ll be in touch about that! I may just take you up on that offer!

[@angelicaconiguliaro3179]

Great video JB! I was looking at getting one but was a little leery. I'll order one now, "thru the link in the description"! Just a tip for you, always put the grinding wheel/disc facing up, grandfather told me that years ago. Never asked why but I'm sure there is a reason.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing and watching my friend! Must be a reason to leave it up. Second time I heard this now lol!

[@rellmonger7935]

I love mine, it's about 2.5yrs old. My lawn buddies be wanting me to sharpen their blades. I had 36" Bobcat, 32" Ferris, Husqvarna 800Awd 22", Honda 21" I do them 2x month

[@GarageGear]

@@rellmonger7935 oh wow! Sounds like you could have a potential side hustle sharpening blades

[@rellmonger7935]

@GarageGear yeap, Ima asked them for donation when they ask me too sharpen their blades. Flap disc cost.

[@jonny4523]

My argument wouldn't be just the "buy American" argument, but rather the blatant stealing of someone else's IP.

[@GarageGear]

That’s a whole another thing with this! It’s a direct copy even down to the instructions lol

[@dennisoneal8505]

Good video and I like the comment about the prices, I agree, sometimes we just can't afford the cost of the name, whether is USA or Foreign. I'm still researching the blade sharpener, the knock off blade balancer is junk, even though a you tube video gave it a good/ or "same as" review.

[@GarageGear]

@@dennisoneal8505 hey Dennis! Appreciate your positive feedback. If that price was closer to $100 or $150 I would consider it but at 5x the price that’s just too high for a tool that I personally don’t use all the time.

[@c138599]

The All American cost me a fortune 5 years ago plus another insane cost for freight to Australia. Still, it has been a great product and kudos to the family business that developed this tool. It surprises me though - I assume there is an American copyright on this product - that the US permits importation of such an obvious copy especially from China!!!

[@c138599]

Oh they sell them here too. Currently on special $AUD100 from a company in Melbourne . That's about $US65.

[@GarageGear]

@@c138599 there has to be some kind of copyright somewhere. 5x the cost is crazy though!

[@DisgustedGenXr]

If your battery gets to in the way, flop the bar around so that the angle faces forward on the arm that moves, instead of back towards you, if that makes sense like the way. So he middle of the guide bar is pointed at you, if you flopped facing away, like the way your knee goes, it’ll be out-of-the-way of your grinder battery.

[@GarageGear]

@@DisgustedGenXr you could do that

[@DisgustedGenXr]

@@GarageGear i was voice texting. Lol. Has been edited. Lol. So instead of 🦵

[@travstout]

That cheap knockoff is entirely made in China. The All-American is made and sourced in the USA, which is why I paid the extra. Just saying.

[@GarageGear]

@@travstout thanks for sharing

[@VickiAnkney]

Your not building a rocket.By time you set all that up I'll have sharp blades at the right angle always 30 degrees. I guess some people has more money than common sence.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching